The Department of Botany, established in 2016, is one of the youngest departments of Alagappa University, offering postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D., programmes in Botany with the aim of producing scholarly botanists capable of addressing various challenges confronted both at the national and global levels. The department is equipped with a sophisticated characterization facility, which supports research activities in Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences.
The faculty members have received national and international awards, contributing to the department’s visibility. The research activities are mostly interdisciplinary. The thrust areas of research include Systematic Botany, Plant Conservation, Plant Production, Plant Physiology, Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, Applied Botany, Phytomedicines, Plant Pathology, Genomics, Recombinant DNA Technology. The research also focusses on assessing the impact of climate change on various flora and fauna.
In the past 7 years, the Department of Botany has published outstanding research articles in highly reputed scientific journals. Additionally, the department has produced 1 Ph.D., 81 M.Phil. graduates, and 122 M.Sc. graduates, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. It regularly organizes seminars and conferences on topics of current interest in the area of Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Mushroom Culture inviting national and international experts.
Vision- To elevate the Department of Botany as a well-known centre of research in Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology initiating innovative research and making the next generation botanists to pursue their studies with academic rigour and productivity.
- To uphold the highest standards in publishing impactful research on Biodiversity and Climate Change so as to enhance the global visibility of the Department.
The Department of Botany is committed to:
- Empowering the youth with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Plant Sciences, with the aim of establishing a Centre of Excellence in Plant Biotechnology.
- Contributing to knowledge to address a wide range of research-based challenges and problems confronted in the area of Biodiversity and Climate Changes.
Contact Us
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh
- Professor and Head i/c
- Department of Botany
- Science Campus, 3rd Floor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India – 630003.
- sksingh@alagappauniversity.ac.in
- (+91) 4565 228091
Profile
Fees Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee include. Rs. | Computer Lab Fee Rs. |
Spl. Fee Rs. |
Other Fee Rs. |
Special Lecture & Ind. Visit Rs. | I year Total Fee Rs. | II year Total Fee Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc (Botany) | 1000 | 500 | 2000 | 1000 | - | 4500 | 3500 |
| M. Phil (Botany) | 5000 | 2000 | 2000 | 1000 | - | 10000 | - |
| Ph. D (Botany) | 3000 (regn.) | 1500 | 6000 (Ann. Res.) | 4000 (course & Compre.) | - | 14500 | 14500 |
Facilities
- Shimadzu- UV-Visible Spectroscopy -1800
- Olympus CX21i LED - Biological Microscope
- Bio-Safety cabinet
- Remi Cooling Centrifuge C-24 Plus
- Laminar Air Flow Chamber
- Microtome - WESWOX- OPTIK-ARMT - 1090a
- -20°C deep freezer (Celfrost)
- Remi-Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate 10 MLH
- Specimen Rack
- Plant Tissue Culture Rack
- Samsung Fridge - RT28K 3022 SE/HL
- Shimadzu Weighing Balance - ATX224
- Remi- Micro Centrifuge - RM-12C
- EUTECH - PH - Tutor (PH -Meter)
- Olympus MLX - B Plus
- IFB - Microwave Oven - 208C4
- ANM Ultra Sonicator -USC - 100
- Hot Air Oven
- DNA - Gel - Electrophoresis Unit
- Smart Lab
- Micro Centrifuge
- Autoclave
- Soxhlet Apparatus
- ANM Ultrasonic Cleaner with Hot Plate -USC - 100
- LCD - Digital Enhanced Overhead Stirrer
- Bench Top Orbital Shaker
Research
Foraging shift of honeybees in urban ecosystems due to anthropogenic cues
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man"
Bees are the generalist pollinators for about 25,000 – 30,000 flowering species worldwide. They are highly responsible for agricultural productivity by pollinating more than 70% of important crops and ecosystem’s sustainability. In general, bees visit flowers to collect nectar & pollen and through this process the plants achieve pollination. In the recent past, we have witnessed foraging shift in bee population, which visited non-flower agents viz. disposed paper cups, sugarcane juice vendors and soft drink bars. This shift resulted in the increased mortality of bee population during foraging activity and caused changes to their pollination network. This could bring havoc in crop production and questioning the agricultural sustenance in near future. This study can bring policy recommendations and scientific ideology for maintaining sustained bee populations in the urban ecosystems. Our present work will give a clear understanding in mitigation of colony collapse disorder through anthropogenic activities and controlling the behavioral shift of bees which can help in maintaining the ecosystem sustainability and agricultural productivity.
| Name of the Principal Investigator | Name of the Mentor | Funding Agency | Amount (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. SARAVANAN | Dr. M. JOTHI BASU Assistant Professor in Botany (DDE) |
DST- SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board) | 33,49,500/- |
Alumni
Student Council
| S.No | Name of the Clubs | Coordinator | Deputy Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany Club | Dr. A.Arumugam Associate Professor & Head i/c |
Dr. N.Anusuya Assistant Professor |
| 2 | Woman’s Club | Dr. N.Anusuya Assistant Professor |
Dr. MS. Manjula Teaching Assistant |
| 3 | Student Seminar Club | Dr. K. Gopinath Teaching Assistant |
B. Anitha – I M.Sc S.Shenpagam – I M.Sc |
| 4 | Cultural Club | Dr. M. Jothi Basu Assistant Professor |
Dr. K. Gopinath Teaching Assistant |
| 5 | Village Placement Programme(VVP) | Dr. A.Arumugam Associate Professor & Head i/c |
Dr. N.Anusuya Assistant Professor |
| 6 | Student magazine committee(ALU DMB) | Editor in Chief Dr. A.Arumugam Managing Editor Dr. M. Jothi Basu Associate Editor Dr. N.Anusuya Dr. MS. Manjula Dr. K. Gopinath Technical and Editor Assistance : I – M.Sc G. Kayathri N. Kaleeswari P. Muthu Kumar T. Sridevi S. Archana B. Anitha P. Ramya |
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| 7 | Research | Convener Dr. A. Arumugam Members Dr. M. Jothi Basu Dr. N.Anusuya |
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| 8 | Purchase Committee | Convener Dr. A. Arumugam Members Dr. M. Jothi Basu Dr. N.Anusuya |
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| 9 | IQAC | Convener Dr. A.Arumugam Coordinator - Dr. N.Anusuya Assistant Professor |
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| 10 | Student affairs & Counseling | Dr. A.Arumugam - Convener |